Prayers is influenced by Christian Death, Depeche Mode, Bauhaus, Pet Shop Boys and other Gothic rock and dark 80s music, as well as by Reyes' life as gang member in the Sherman Grant Hill Park 27 gang, one of San Diego's oldest gangs, also known as Sherman 27.[3] He was jumped into the gang as a teenager.[2] Prayers' music, lyrics and image breaks down stereotypes within the Goth and Cholo subcultures.[3][2]
Prior to forming Prayers, Reyes, who was born Cotija, Michoacán and came San Diego as young child, had created two other bands, Baptism of Thieves and Vampire, and performed in a solo project, Nite Ritual.[4] Reyes and Parley, a Tijuana native, began recording immediately upon meeting.[5] In three days they had recorded their first CD, SD KILLWAVE which they released independently on first as a CD and download and then on vinyl.
Reyes conceived two videos, "From Dog to God" and "Ready to Bleed" for SD KILLWAVE. The first was shot by Charles Parker, while the second, a narrative, was filmed by Gavin Filipiak, who continues to work with band.
Prayers' videos caught the eye of the Cult frontman Ian Astbury who requested the band open for them on their 2014 spring tour of California and Nevada.[2] Later that summer, Prayers released their second CD, GOTHIC SUMMER and Filipiak directed the video for the title track, which subsequently won the 2015 San Diego Film Festival Award for Best Music Video and Best Music Video Editing.[6]
In 2015, the band chose Undocumented Management[7] as their managers.
On May 26, 2015, Prayers premiered the title track of the Travis Barker-produced third CD, "Young Gods" as a video single, through Noisey/Vice Magazine.[8] The video features a real brawl, with no punches pulled, between members of Sherman 27 who volunteered to be in the video. The album Young Gods was released June 23.
While Dave Parley performs under his birth name, Reyes utilizes his alter-ego Leafar Seyer for Prayers.[8]
From Dog to God
Prayers Lyrics
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I am feared and respected.
In this world nothing's sacred.
In this world nothing's sacred.
In and out of bad scenes.
Always been a bad seed.
Loyal to my family,
Death always chasing me.
I'm alone in this world
i'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this world.
I'm alone in this world.
I'm alone
I'm alone in this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
Hurt; for my friends have forsaken me.
I get more love from my enemies.
I never ran when they tested me.
I never ran when they tested me
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this world.
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this fucking world.
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
My pain can never be measured.
Life is pleasure and pressure.
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this world.
Nothing has changed,
No money, no friends.
Nothing has changed,
More money, no friends.
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
In this fucking world.
The lyrics of Prayers' song From Dog to God express the feeling of loneliness, mistrust, and despair of a person who has been through a lot of difficulties and bad experiences in life. The opening lines, "I am the past and the present, I am feared and respected," indicate that the person has a reputation for being a dangerous and unpredictable character. Although they express a desire to be respected, they are also aware that in "this world nothing's sacred," meaning that even the most honorable and valuable things can be easily taken away or destroyed. This line emphasizes the nihilistic attitude of the singer towards the world.
The second verse shows that the person is isolated and feels like a misunderstood outcast. Although they are "loyal to [their] family," they are constantly being chased by "Death," possibly a metaphor for the consequences of their actions. The refrain, "From dog to god, I'm alone in this world," reinforces the sense of isolation and emphasizes the transformation that the person went through in their life, from being treated like an animal ("dog") to a position of power and authority ("god"). Despite their newfound status, the person remains "alone in this fucking world," suggesting that they are still searching for something that would give their life meaning and purpose.
Overall, the song From Dog to God paints a bleak portrait of a person who is struggling to find their place in the world and who has been let down by their friends and loved ones. It highlights the themes of isolation, mistrust, and the feeling of hopelessness, which are common in Prayers' music.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the past and the present.
I exist in both the past and the present.
I am feared and respected.
People are afraid and admire me.
In this world nothing's sacred.
There is nothing that is considered holy or untouchable in this world.
In and out of bad scenes.
I frequently experience negative situations and environments.
Always been a bad seed.
I have always been a troublemaker.
Loyal to my family,
I am devoted to my family.
Death always chasing me.
I am constantly pursued by the possibility of death.
From dog to god
I have risen from a lowly position to a higher one.
I'm alone in this world
I am isolated in this world.
i'm alone
I am alone.
I'm alone in this fucking world.
I am utterly alone in this world and it is frustrating.
Hurt; for my friends have forsaken me.
I feel pain because my friends have abandoned me.
I get more love from my enemies.
My enemies show me more affection than my friends.
I never ran when they tested me.
I did not back down from difficult situations or challenges.
My pain can never be measured.
My suffering cannot be quantified.
Life is pleasure and pressure.
Life consists of both enjoyable experiences and stressful ones.
Nothing has changed,
No money, no friends.
Nothing has improved in my life. I still have no money and no friends.
More money, no friends.
I have gained wealth but still have no friends.
In this fucking world.
Emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world.
In this fucking world.
Emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world.
In this fucking world.
Emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world.
In this fucking world.
Emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world.
In this fucking world.
Emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world.
In this fucking world.
Emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world.
In this fucking world.
Emphasizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the world.
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hereandqueer
Lyrics: I am the past and the present
I am feared and respected
In this world nothing's sacred
In this world nothing's sacred
In and out of bad scenes
Always been a bad seed
Loyal to my family
Death always chasing me
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone in this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
Hurt; for my friends have forsaken me
I get more love from my enemies
I never ran when they tested me
I never ran when they tested me
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this world
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
My pain can never be measured
Life is pleasure and pressure
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this world
Nothing has changed
No money, no friends
Nothing has changed
More money, no friends
From dog to god
I'm alone in this world
I'm alone
I'm alone
I'm alone in this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
In this fucking world
@ohnosir4876
I'm alone but I dont feel lonely that feeling finally died and I hope you loners find peace with yourself
@_-scrubbyy57
Hope they played this in Vegas.
@emmanuelspears9786
💯
@mikehernandez6764
I’ve found the peace and I truly enjoy being alone in this fucking world.
@EdwinMe
I have accepted my dark soul, I walk with the reaper
@krystaldipa-wc5gi
John 3:16
Jesus saves ❤
@glamglamglamglamglam
When I drive to this with the windows down I feel like a kingpin that faked his death and fled to another country alone to protect his family from the rival gang.
@MyLisar
I’m not Goth. I’m not anything. But I know and like all good music, and that’s exactly what this is! So glad to discover you guys, love everything I hear from you.
@archangelangel7478
He's not gothic, hes a satanist trashbag, goths are Christian.
@justinecaro2111
C’est